3.1 Phillip Lim Lace and Sequin Dress

This is just a perfect little party dress, and it's not the kind of piece that goes out of style. Ladies have been wearing these since the 50's, plus or minus a couple inches on the hemline - which ought to make you feel better about the price tag (you could fly to San Francisco TWICE on Jetblue for that!) ($895 at Net-a-porter)

Full disclosure: yes, I adore Hailee Steinfeld. But I love this dress entirely on its own merits, chief among them being the waterfall of fabric that will make this dress even more beautiful when it is in motion. My top cocktail...Full disclosure: yes, I adore Hailee Steinfeld. But I love this dress entirely on its own merits, chief among them being the waterfall of fabric that will make this dress even more beautiful when it is in motion. My top cocktail party pick for the fall season.

If you've been itching to try incorporating feathers into your wardrobe, but are bothered by the idea of wearing an animal (that transparently), try a textured fabric look like this adorable little cropped jacket from Bamford.

It was warm out when I woke up this morning, so warm I dressed for spring. Imagine my shock when on my way to lunch it starting snowing. Hmpf. Looks like it's back to leggings and warmish clothes. This satin zebra print dress o...It was warm out when I woke up this morning, so warm I dressed for spring. Imagine my shock when on my way to lunch it starting snowing. Hmpf. Looks like it's back to leggings and warmish clothes. This satin zebra print dress over a pair of black leggings should have been what I wore.